Description
These easy baked Halloween donuts are a fun and festive treat perfect for celebrating the spooky season. Enjoy a lighter alternative to traditional fried donuts that can be customized with various toppings and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- Grease a donut pan with non-stick spray.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the donuts from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes.
- Transfer the donuts to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Get creative with toppings like sprinkles or melted chocolate.
Notes
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Halloween, donuts, baked, easy, festive